$200 off coupon from HP

Well after talking to a CSR on the phone I was able to get a coupon for $200 off, which I just used to buy a dv6500t. I didn't ask when it expired, though I checked to see if it still worked after using it, by creating a "dummy" account and then applying the coupon and it still works! So the code is not account-specific.

The code is: NB9850

By the way I bought the following:

* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
* – 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
* – $50 off upgrade from 1GB (2 Dimm) to 2GB (2 Dimm)!
* – 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
* – HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader +Webcam
* – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network w/Bluetooth
* – 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* – LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Which was $1,629.57 without coupon, after $200.00 off: $1,521.32 savings of 108.25!

Though as I said, I'm not sure when this will expire.

 

So this $200 coupon took off about $100, if I'm understanding correctly?

Even so, nice info! Any discount is better than none at all..........

 

lol yea...

 

I just figured out why it only takes off $100. I signed into my account and applied the coupon, which removed the instant rebate. Strange, considering that the May $200 coupon did not do this...........

 

By the way, I love you.

 

SO the irony of the $200 coupon is that it's a better deal than going through HP's APP program. That's sad.

 

when do u apply the coupon? I see no place at checkout

 

You have to be signed into an account to see the coupon box on the payment page.

 

wow coupons arent combined with instant rebates, annoying..

 

Of course. They don't want to give away stuff for free, just because you are clever in finding a bunch of coupons. They're a company and want to make money without losing the farm.

 

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06/06/2007 09:12:45AM Session Started with Agent (Marilyn)
06/06/2007 09:12:45AM Duy: "Can I use a coupon with EPP Discount?"
06/06/2007 09:12:47AM Agent (Marilyn): "Thank you for contacting the HP Home & Home Office Store chat."
06/06/2007 09:12:55AM Agent (Marilyn): "My name is Marilyn, How are you doing today?"
06/06/2007 09:13:03AM Duy: "I'm doing well."
06/06/2007 09:13:11AM Agent (Marilyn): "Great!"
06/06/2007 09:13:19AM Duy: "I'm interested in knowing if I can combine a coupon with my EPP Discount"
06/06/2007 09:13:21AM Agent (Marilyn): "May I know what exactly are you planning to purchase?"
06/06/2007 09:13:32AM Duy: "The DV2500t"
06/06/2007 09:13:38AM Agent (Marilyn): "Great Choice!"
06/06/2007 09:13:46AM Agent (Marilyn): "May I know the coupon code?"
06/06/2007 09:13:51AM Duy: "NB9850"
06/06/2007 09:14:03AM Agent (Marilyn): "Please hold while I look for the information you requested."
06/06/2007 09:14:59AM Agent (Marilyn): "Thank you for your patience."
06/06/2007 09:15:10AM Duy: "No problem"
06/06/2007 09:15:25AM Agent (Marilyn): "I am really very sorry, but it cannot be combined with EPP discount."
06/06/2007 09:15:38AM Duy: "Can I ask why?"
06/06/2007 09:16:16AM Agent (Marilyn): "I would also like to inform you that, it is valid from 6/10/07-6/23/07."
06/06/2007 09:16:31AM Agent (Marilyn): "I am really very sorry, but I cannot comment on it."
06/06/2007 09:16:42AM Duy: "So will I be able to use during those dates?"
06/06/2007 09:17:13AM Agent (Marilyn): "Yes, you are right."
06/06/2007 09:17:23AM Duy: "100% sure?"
06/06/2007 09:17:27AM Agent (Marilyn): "It is valid for purchases above $999."
06/06/2007 09:18:07AM Duy: "Because previously I tried to apply a different coupon in April with the Dv6000t and could not get the system to recognize it"
06/06/2007 09:18:16AM Agent (Marilyn): "I would request you to create a new profile without EPP and then place the order."

 

Many coupons also have a use limit. They might expire on a certain date, or after X number of uses, whichever comes first.

 

What's odd is the validation date she gave, starting 6/10. The coupon already works now.

 

I called them and they started asking about where I got the code from, what did the coupon look like, etc... They still gave me the discount though

 

oh damn...this seems to work out cheaper than the APP. i should have waited Anyone know if i can call in and tell them to apply this instead of the APP?

 

Does this turn out to be cheaper than the student program too?

 

I called after I placed my order, and they won't let you change the order to add a coupon after the fact. Maybe if you called within 5 minutes and it has not been approved yet, but not after that.

 

How much more do you save with the coupon compared to the APP?

 

For me its only around 30 bucks...so its not a big deal. I'd rather not go thru the hassles of cancelling and placing a new order..

 

Well, my upgraded DV6500T came to $1358.44 (w/tax) with the APP and $1344.98 (w/tax) without the APP and the coupon code. So the total difference was $13.46...lol

 

Oh ok. Then the coupon must be less than $100 because I think I saved around $65 with APP. No big deal for me

 

I just tried the coupon code versus my EPP discount and my EPP discount saved me 26.21 more than with the 200 coupon. I couldn't apply the coupon to my EPP.

I think I'm going to get the 6500t since it is cheaper than a similarly configured 2500t, has more dedicated video RAM and comes 5 days sooner.

Anytime you can pay less and get more, it's a good deal.

Here is the configuration I'm going to get:
HP Pavilion dv6500t customizable Notebook PC
EPP_00_RM098AV
– Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
– Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
– 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
– $50 off upgrade from 1GB (2 Dimm) to 2GB (2 Dimm)!
– 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
– HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader +Webcam
– Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network w/Bluetooth
– 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
– LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
– HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

I figure I can get a USB TV tuner which is smaller than the HP TV tuner.

 

I just ordered a dv2500t with the academic discount, and I couldn't apply the coupon either.

Drumming my fingers until this bad boy arrives.

 

It's not like i'm combining coupons though, lol. I'm not even using the APP. Only one coupon...

 

If you're using the academic discount, the coupon will void that discount and instead give you $200 off the main price instead of the regular $100 discount + academic discount. It's pretty simple..lol

I just ordered a DV6500T and saved about $11 with the coupon rather than the academic discount. Not much really, but hey, $11 is $11.

 

Yeah, so I used this coupon code today, and I received the following message:

"Thank you for your recent order with HP Home & Home Office Store.

We regret that we are unable to accept it.

We appreciate your interest in HP products.

HP Home & Home Office Store"

Maybe the coupon will only be accepted from June 10?

 

Yeah, I agree.

I think its sad that a normal consumer discount is deeper than APP. It speaks to how much HP values students, which isn't all that much.

 

Coupon codes are only available for a limited time in a limited quantity. APP is available all the time. That should speak for itself.

I'd also be willing to bet they have pretty good back to school sales.

 

Well, since APP is a percentage discount and the coupon code is a flat amount, the APP discount works out to be better if you get enough upgrades...in the configuration I'd get, for example, I actually save about $3 with APP vs. the coupon code.

 

What is the APP percentage? And is it true the coupon expired? Are there any other coupons around?

 

my APP is a flat amount

 

Just wanted everyone to know that the coupon still works up to now, I just used it. Knocked a full $200 off the DV6500t SE.

 

Yep, because the dv6500tse has no instant rebate to negate the coupon's full value.

 

if you use the coupon the SE is only $13 more expensive. Is there anything else that the SE comes with?

 

Nothing that you can't get on the regular dv6500t, besides the optical mouse and stereo headset for $2.00 (if the site is correct on price).

 

they should put something more "special" in the "special edition" besides mouse&headset for$2 and a white skin. It would b nice if they add better video card or an accessory exclusive to that edition but i guess it wont happend